Tuzucip TM
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Active ingredients: trastuzumab
Pack: Tuzucip 150 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TUZUCIP trastuzumab 150 mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Early breast cancer TUZUCIP is indicated for the treatment of HER2-posivite early breast cancer following surgery, and in association with chemotherapy and, if applicable, radiotherapy. Locally advanced breast cancer TUZUCIP is indicated for the treatment of HER2-positive locally advanced breast cancer in combination with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by adjuvant TUZUCIP Metastatic breast cancer TUZUCIP is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have tumours that overexpress HER2: a) as monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease; b) in combination with taxanes for the treatment of those patients who have not received chemotherapy for their metastatic disease; or c) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of post-menopausal patients with hormone-receptor positive metastatic breast cancer. Advanced gastric cancer TUZUCIP is indicated in combination with cisplatin and either capecitabine or 5-FU for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastro-oesophageal junction who have not received prior anti-cancer treatment for their metastatic disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- Sterile, white to pale yellow, preservative-free, lyophilised powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1's pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient trastuzumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
